New From Wet the Face Santa's Private Reserve Bourbon

Introducing Santa’s Private Reserve Bourbon Shaving Soap
Every holiday season has a scent. For this year’s new release, I wanted something that felt like settling into a leather chair by the fire with a glass of bourbon. That’s the idea behind Santa’s Private Reserve Bourbon, our new holiday shaving soap from Wet The Face.

The bourbon fragrance is rich and warm, with the character I wanted for a winter shave. We gave the label that same feeling. Santa’s kicked back by the fireplace, a glass in hand, looking like he’s finally got a quiet evening to himself.

I love a good fragrance, but the lather is what brings me back to a shaving soap. We handcrafted this one to build a rich, creamy lather that softens the beard and gives your skin a protective cushion as you shave. It’s the kind of soap I’d reach for on a cold morning when I have a few extra minutes to slow down and enjoy the shave.

You can see the new soap in action in this week’s video. Santa’s Private Reserve Bourbon is available now for the holiday season at Wet The Face.




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Shaving With Dirty Girl Jane

Shaving With Dirty Girl Jane — Artillery Gunner

This week, I’m bringing Dirty Girl Jane — Artillery Gunner to the shaving den. Jane is part of our Wet The Face Dirty Girls collection, alongside Mary and Betty, and she brings an amazing scent and a bold personality to the lineup.

The idea behind this series comes from the women who stepped into demanding roles during World War II. They worked with tools, machinery, and equipment, taking on jobs that had traditionally been done by men and helping keep the war effort moving. Their work required skill, determination, and a willingness to get their hands dirty.

That spirit inspired the Dirty Girls collection. Each character has her own role and identity, with Jane represented as an Artillery Gunner. The vintage artwork helps tell that story before you even open the tub.

Shaving With Colgate Mug Soap

Shaving with Colgate Shaving Mug Soap: A Shave with Memories

There’s something about that little red and white Colgate Shaving Mug Soap box that sets the mood for an old-school shave. This week, I spent some time with this familiar classic, finishing with an aftershave that brought back memories of my dad.

The Colgate soap gave me a good lather, and overall, I enjoyed the shave. But nostalgia aside, I want to be honest about the performance: the slickness and glide weren’t the best I’ve experienced.

Shaving With The Blades Grimm

A Little Fragrance Experiment: 

Shaving With The Blades Grimm
One of the pleasures of revisiting your shaving collection is finding something you’ve had for years but never really explored. This week, I pulled out the Fragrance Kit from The Blades Grimm. It was offered a long time ago, and although I’ve owned it for quite a while, I honestly don’t remember ever using it.

What caught my attention was the idea behind it. Instead of giving you a finished, scented shaving soap, this kit puts the fragrance choice in your hands.

Shaving With Ingram UK

Shaving With Ingram UK — An Almost Empty Tube Says Plenty

Some products get tried once and then disappear into the shaving cabinet. Others keep finding their way back into the routine. Ingram UK shaving cream falls into that second category for me, and my nearly empty tube is proof.

This shave was another reminder of why I’ve enjoyed using it so much.

First, there’s the menthol. It feels amazing on the skin, bringing a refreshing chill that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the shave. If you appreciate that cool menthol sensation, you’ll understand why I look forward to this part.

Shaving With Barbasol 1919

Barbasol 1919: Slickness Worth Stepping Outside Your Routine

There’s something satisfying about trying a shaving product that makes you rethink what matters most in a shave. With Barbasol 1919 Classic Shaving Cream, the thing that grabbed my attention was its amazing slickness.

For many of us, building a lather is part of the enjoyment. We like loading a brush, working the cream or soap, and watching a thick, fluffy lather come together. Barbasol 1919 offers a different experience. If you’re a lather kind of guy, this one may not be for you—but I wouldn’t want you to pass it by and miss out on a great shave.

Before I could fully appreciate the cream, though, I had a little problem to sort out.

A Dull Blade at the Start

Shaving With C.O. Bigelow

Shaving With C.O. Bigelow: A Classic Green Tube With a Story

This week’s shave features C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream. That familiar green tube has a traditional charm, but there’s more behind the name than its packaging.

C.O. Bigelow began in New York City’s Greenwich Village in 1838. Originally founded by Dr. Galen Hunter as the Village Apothecary Shop, the business was purchased by Clarence Otis Bigelow in 1880. That gives the brand a connection to neighborhood pharmacy life stretching back nearly two centuries. The date belongs to the business’s beginnings, rather than the introduction of this shaving cream.

Although the name comes from New York, the cream is made in Italy. Its eucalyptus and menthol combination gives it a fresh character and a cooling feel that fits naturally into a traditional wet shave.